What are the responsibilities and job description for the COUNSELOR position at Family Service League Inc.?
Established in 1926, Family Service League is a social services agency who provides comprehensive services to individuals, children, and families to improve the quality of their lives at home, in the workplace, and in the community. With more than 60 social service and mental health programs in over 20 locations, Family Service League is committed to serving Long Island’s most vulnerable citizens.
SCHEDULE
Tuesday – 11:00AM - 8:00PM
Wednesday – 10:00AM - 7:00PM
Thursday – 1:00PM - 9:00PM
Friday – 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday – 9:00AM - 2:00PM
SUMMARY
Family Service League is seeking a full-time Counselor to provide individual and group therapy to children, families and adults with a full range of DSM diagnoses in an outpatient clinic located in Mattituck.
We offer a generous benefits package including the following:
- Hybrid schedule!
- Weekly clinical supervision hours provided
- Free CEU training available
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% employer contribution
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Generous PTO (paid time off)
- Up to 11 paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave
- Student Tuition Remission Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Employee Discounts and more!
RESPONSIBILITIES
- The Counselor will provide evaluation/assessment, treatment planning, psychotherapy, and crisis intervention to those with behavioral health needs.
- Provide individual and family therapy to children ages 5 and up, adolescents and adults with a full range of DSM diagnoses.
- Provide services that are delivered in a trauma informed, culturally and linguistically competent manner.
- Provide crisis intervention during scheduled work hours as is needed.
- The Counselor will complete all clinical documentation in accordance with OMH standards in the electronic medical record.
- Collaborate with other family and other collateral contacts including care coordination providers.
- The Counselor will participate in routing supervision and team meetings.
- Attend agency mandated trainings.
- Provide telehealth when needed.
- Attend routine supervision and team meetings.
- Identify and recommend additional referrals as needed.
- All other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree in relevant human service field required.
LMSW, LMHC, LCSW, limited permit holder or related licensed clinical degree required
At least one year experience working in a behavioral health setting required.
Prior experience diagnosing using the DSM V and experience with behavioral/therapeutic interventions for children, adolescents, and adults preferred.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills required.
Strong judgement and problem-solving skills required.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a constantly changing, fast paced environment.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills required.
Strong judgement and problem-solving skills required.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Electronic Medical Records, are required.
Bilingual in Spanish Preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sitting for a long period of time.
"Family Service League is committed to the belief that all individuals deserve uncompromising respect. Through our recruitment efforts, we continually strive to attain and maintain a diverse and inclusive workforce that meets the needs of our clients and reflects the communities we serve. Family Service League strongly encourages candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for any positions for which they feel potentially qualified."
